Caroline of Orange (1743–1787)

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Caroline of Orange (1743–1787)

Princess of Nassau-Weilburg. Name variations: Wilhelmina Caroline of Nassau-Dietz. Born on February 28, 1743; died on May 6, 1787; daughter of William IV, prince of Orange (r. 1748–1751), and Anne (1709–1759, daughter of King George II of England and Caroline of Ansbach ); married Charles, prince of Nassau-Weilburg, on March 5, 1760; children: nine, including Frederick William (1768–1816); Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg (1780–1857).

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